Academic Advising: Transfers

Students who transfer to Meredith are able to stay on track with their academic goals by using the services of The Office of Academic Advising.

Each new transfer student receives a personal transfer credit evaluation, which ensures that they get the maximum credit hours for courses they've previously taken. After the evaluation, students work with Academic Advising to establish a plan for achieving their academic goals.

As their time continues at Meredith, transfer students may use the services of the Office of Academic Advising to stay on target, which include workshops, academic coaching and academic progress assessments.

Transfer students begin the advising process with staff in the Office of Academic Advising, and later, their faculty advisers, who help them set and achieve their personal academic goals.

The Office of Academic Advising

The Office of Academic Advising is available to advise transfer students in every area of planning for academic success. Students work with staff to:

Arrange meetings with program coordinators (for those who know their intended major)

Explore and consider majors (for those who are undecided)

Review transfer credit evaluations

Identify academic strengths and interests

Implement and evaluate academic action plans

Faculty Advisers

Transfer students who are ready to declare a major are assigned a faculty adviser within their program of study upon deposit. This adviser will advise based on the student's academic history and goals. Transfer students who are undecided are advised by staff in the Office of Academic Advising until a major has been declared.

Faculty Advisers:

Assist students in their consideration and clarification of educational goals

Assist students in developing a plan of study consistent with their goals and objectives

Provide accurate information to students and are available for discussions

Possess knowledge of programs, resources, policies and procedures

Provide timely attention to academic advising matters

Assist students in evaluation and re-evaluation of progress toward established goals and educational plans

Make referrals to resources within and outside of the college as appropriate